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Sam Altman is hedging bets on startup that seeks to rewire brain
OpenAI chief Sam Altman is backing a new brain-computer interface venture that aims to genetically alter brain cells and pair them with ultrasound implants — setting up a direct rivalry with Elon Musk's Neuralink.
Aug 161 min read


Overidealising science erodes public trust: Study
A scientist has called for a shift in how we teach and communicate science — arguing that public trust will only grow when people understand that science is flawed, messy, and still worth trusting.
Aug 22 min read


Scientists heat gold to 19,000 K without melting—upend long-held physics
Scientists have managed to heat a tiny sheet of gold to a staggering 19,000 kelvins (18,727°C)—hotter than the surface of the sun—without it melting.Â
Jul 242 min read


Macron calls on Europe to lead the space war, warns against 'Starlink'
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to become a leading space power "once again," warning that the continent risks being pushed out of the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite market, with the dominance of the US private players.Â
Jun 212 min read


Study finds simple exercise can bring down recurrence of colon cancer down by over one-third
A new phase 3 clinical trial has found that regular, moderate exercise significantly reduces the risk of colon cancer recurrence — an observation rivaling the effects of some chemotherapy treatments.Â
Jun 32 min read


Taiwan shuts down its last nuclear reactor
Taiwan has shut down its only nuclear power plant, as part of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's transition to other sources of energy.
May 191 min read


Humans emit 'invisible' light that can help diagnose stress, injury: Study
Scientists have found that the ultraweak photon emission, or UPE — faint light naturally emitted by all living organisms — can act as a sensitive indicator of vitality in animals and stress response in plants.Â
May 182 min read


Disgraced Theranaos founder working on another blood testing startup from jail
Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of Theranos, is reportedly helping her partner Billy Evans on a new biotech venture while serving her 11-year prison sentence for defrauding investors.Â
May 112 min read


IIT-Jodhpur researchers create portable arsenic detector in water
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur have developed a low-cost, mobile tool to detect arsenic contamination in water sources.Â
May 62 min read


Maharashtra Health Officials and Experts Convene to Discuss Responsible Alcohol Consumption
Maharashtra Health Officials and Experts Convene to Discuss Responsible Alcohol Consumption
Apr 171 min read


Alcohol consumption linked with lower cholesterol levels, claims Harvard study
The study observed that individuals who began drinking alcohol experienced a decrease in low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol
Mar 132 min read


China may use nuclear fusion to generate power by 2050
China may commercialise nuclear fusion technology for emissions-free power generation by 2050, tapping into a limitless source of energy cre
Mar 52 min read
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